Events Archives 2008
MAY 2008
May 12-13. A conference on "Climate Change in Montana: Impacts and Opportunities for Energy and Agriculture" will feature Whitney MacMillan, former president of Cargill, Inc. as the keynote speaker. The conference is organized by the Burton K. Wheeler Center for Public Policy at MSU. For more information, contact Julie Hitchcock at (406) 994-0336.
May 12, Helena, 7:00PM, Helena Civic Center and May 13, Missoula, 6:00PM, 111 N. Higgins Ave., Florence Building, Governors Room
S. David Freeman comes to Montana as a project of The Policy Institute and the Sierra Club of Montana. S. David Freeman finds himself in the curious role of being a lifelong energy insider who now says we have to move away from energy business as usual and we have to do it now. What’s more, the former head of such energy monoliths as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, the New York Power Authority, and Los Angeles Water and Power believes we can do it in 30 years or less.
May 13, 2:00 PM, Energy Tour at Thirteen Mile Lamb & Wool Company, Belgrade
The Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) will conduct an Energy Tour, open to the public, at Thirteen Mile Lamb & Wool Company north of Belgrade, MT, on Tuesday, May 13th beginning at 2 PM.
The Thirteen Mile Lamb and Wool Energy Tour features a solar hot water wool washing and cleaning system. In addition to raising their own certified organic and predator friendly sheep Thirteen Mile Lamb & Wool process wool their own wool and offers custom wool processing for others.
Directions from Bozeman: take 7th street toward the airport. Turn right on Spring Hill Rd and go north 11.5 miles. Look for large barn on right at 13000 Spring Hill Rd. Visit www.aeromt.org for a map to the farm.
May 16, 11:00 AM, The Roxy - 718 S. Higgins, Missoula. Faith and Science Perspectives on Wildlife in a Warming World
Come celebrate Endangered Species Day with a photo exhibit and panel discussion on global warming and wildlife.
11:00am--12noon—Press conference and exhibit tour
12:30--1:30 pm—Panel discussion
PANELISTS:
Jenny Harbine, Earthjustice;
Reverend Amy Carter, University Congregational Church;
Len Ruggiero, biologist, Rocky Mtn. Research Station.
The event is part of a national campaign, Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World, a unique partnership of faith, science, justice and art groups working to educate the public on the effects of global warming on wildlife and habitat. At the heart of the campaign is a traveling photo exhibit featuring stunning wildlife photography from award-winning photographers. The exhibit will be on display at the Roxy until June 14th. Check it out, and stay tuned for upcoming events.
Canceled! May 22, 7:00 PM, University of Montana, Missoula. Climate Change & Ocean Acidification Speaking Tour: An Alaskan Perspective. Larry Merculieff (an Aleut, one of Alaska's indigenous peoples) tells stories about his traditional upbringing in the Bering Sea, and how wise elders helped him understand the importance of addressing climate change now. Larry has decades of experience bringing together Alaska Native traditional wisdom, science, and environmental concerns, using his first-hand perspective to put a human face on this complicated issue.
May 28, 7:00 PM, Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman. Air and Water Quality in the Gallatin Valley.
The challenge of managing population growth in the Valley while maintaining air and water quality will be addressed by featured speakers: Rep. JP Pomnichowski of Bozeman (D-Dist. 63) and Dr. Joseph Shaw, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Montana State University.
May 29-29. Climate Change in the Northwest: Tribal Perspectives. Seattle Public Library Downtown. Seattle, WA. 9:00am A workshop to inform regional Tribal leaders on the most current climate change science, and to provide an overview the potential affects to Tribal Natural Resources. To provide a public policy overview of pending federal legislation in both the natural resource and energy sectors that may have implications for Tribes.
May 30-31. NW Energy Coalition Spring Board Meeting and Conference Join us in Helena for a great conference weekend, with panels and discussions focusing on the role that renewable energy will play in Montana’s future and how climate change policy could affect consumers and low-income populations.
